12 p.m.

Students from the Department of Music will present a studio flute recital. The concert will be in the James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave.

For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1169 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/2019/08/26/flute-studio-recital-october-8/.

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Division for Health Sciences Diversity will be tabling to tell students about the Health Sciences Pipeline summer programs. Stop by the Compass for program information and free prizes.

For more information, contact Lorayah Lenore at ltlenore@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4273 or visit https://dhsd.vcu.edu/programs/.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Advocates from University Counseling and YWCA Richmond will host a program in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The components of a healthy relationship will be discussed. Prizes and treats will also be available. The event will be in the second-floor lounge, Gladding Residence Center, 711 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Dana Vandervelde at myoptions@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/advocacy-services/.

7:30 p.m.

The third general body meeting of Planned Parenthood Generation Action at VCU will focus on Hispanic Heritage Month. The meeting, in Room 1030G, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St., will focus on Hispanic history. Also, a dance workshop will be presented by Muevelo at VCU.

For more information, contact Malena Llanos at llanosmk@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present an overview of Latino/Latina Greek organizations in the United States. The discussion, in Room 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., will be led by Giovanni Abril. He is a member of Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc., a brotherhood composed of university and professional men committed to the empowerment of the Latin American community.

For more information, contact Kim Green at greenk2@vcu.edu or visit http://www.omsa.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

Students Fighting Human Trafficking presents "Human Trafficking 101." This introductory lecture, in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., will include a discussion about human trafficking, its prevalence in the community and steps that can be taken to combat it.

For more information, contact Caitiln Hauser at studentsfightinght@gmail.com or (336) 909-2312.

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

Patience Munjeri will perform at a guest recital on the mbira at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1169 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/2019/08/26/guest-artist-recital-patience-munjeri-mbira-october-9/.

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Safe Zone Program, sponsored by University Counseling Services, presents a workshop to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues. The session will be held in Virginia Rooms C and D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu (keyword "Safe Zone").

For more information, contact Camille Rudney, LCSW, at safezone@vcu.edu or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/safe-zone/.

Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 at 2 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office and the Department of Political Science will host Asad Majeed Khan, ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the U.S. The event will be in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. The ambassador's lecture, "Evolving Regional Scenario - Pakistan's Perspective," is a free event and open to the public. Limited seating is available. RSVP to the following URL by Oct. 9.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/101119Lecture.

Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and You First at VCU present "The 1-Gen Conference: Unifying Our Narrative." The event is for first-generation students to talk about important issues, share stories and support and encourage and motivate each other. The event will be in the Academic Learning Commons Lobby, 1000 Floyd Ave. Students will discuss the impostor syndrome, physical health, mindfulness, social capital and more. Leave empowered to tackle the rest of the semester and knowing you're part of an exciting and supportive community. Faculty and staff welcome. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit http://bit.ly/1-GenFall2019.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 at 11 a.m.

The VCU Langston Center for Innovation in Quality and Safety will present author and entrepreneur Bill Bishop, who will discuss "Innovation in the New Economy: Implications for Health Care." The lecture, which will be in Room 1050, College of Health Professions Building, 900 E. Leigh St., is open to the public, students, faculty, staff and other health care agencies. Lunch will follow the presentation. RSVP by Oct. 11 to the following email address.

For more information, contact Patrecia Gary at langstonctr@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Jenny Xie, winner of the 2019 Levis Reading Prize for "Eye Level," will read and participate in a question-and-answer session. The event, in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., will be followed by a book sale and signing. The Levis Reading Prize sponsors include the VCU Department of English, VCU Libraries, Barnes and Noble @ VCU and the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences, with additional funding provided by the Levis family. Register at the following URL. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0129 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2019-20/levis-prize-2019.html.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education will hold a session on Virginia529 Plan: Saving for Continuing Education. The class will be at Regency Square, 1420 N. Parham Road, in the Garden Room just off of the food court, as part of its free Third Wednesdays Community Series. Learn how to benefit from the tax advantages of a Virginia529 account.

For more information, contact VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/community.

Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

The VCU Office of Military Services will offer Green Zone training to members of the VCU community who wish to learn more about the military student experience. Green Zone training promotes a greater understanding of the challenges military students may face as they transition from military life to student life and the strength and leadership these students bring to the VCU community. The session will be held in the SGA Council Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact William Morley at wemorley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8674 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17331.

Construction and related utility work at and around the VCU Health Outpatient Facility and Inpatient Children’s Hospital sites will affect traffic patterns on the MCV Campus for several months. For current information and updates, visit the URL below.

For more information, contact Carrie Carroll at carrie.carroll@vcuhealth.org or visit http://vcuhealth.org/traffic.

December commencement exercises take place at 10 a.m. Dec. 14 in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Students participating in the ceremony must wear caps, gowns and hoods. Academic regalia should be purchased at the Barnes and Noble at VCU on your respective campus. Regalia will be available for sale through Dec. 13 on the MCV and Monroe Park campuses. If you are unable to visit your campus store before Dec. 13, you may order online through Dec. 1 at the following URL. Shipping charges apply to online orders. Caps and gowns will not be available for purchase at the commencement ceremony.

For more information, contact . at . or visit http://www.balfour.com/vcu.

The Office of Research Subjects Protection wishes to inform the VCU research community that on Oct. 4, a patch was made to the RAMS-IRB system to make updates to the smartform that will impact investigators and research staff. The two main changes to be made in the patch relate to personnel updates and the Future Sharing page. To learn more about these changes, visit the office's blog at http://wp.vcu.edu/humanresearch/news-updates/

For more information, contact Nyssa Towsley at ntowsley@vcu.edu or visit http://wp.vcu.edu/humanresearch/2019/10/03/fall-2019-patch-updates-to-personnel-and-the-future-sharing-page/.